I can't save the data from an 8753SE VNA using the driver from NI

[Elpadrino]

Hi,

I'm using the labview 8.0 to control an 8753SE vector network analyzer (VNA). The VNA is supposed to be controlled using a driver from NI; however, I couldn't do that using the vi files from the driver. I'm using a GPIB cable from Agilent (http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?nid=-34195.426029.00&cc=US&lc=eng) to connect the VNA to my PC. The GPIB cable is configured using Agilent IO libraries suite 15.5. Do you I need to use MAX to check if my PC is talking to my VNA? and if yes, how can I do that? If no, do you suggest any solutions to this dilemma?

Thanks in advance,

Ahmad

[GovBob]

Ahmad,

 Did you try to establish connection to the VNA using Agilents connection expert which you downloaded with the IO libraries? To use the NI drivers I'm guessing you will be using NI-VISA. (Unless the driver is really old. I don't have this hardware and haven't downloaded that driver). If you have established a connection you must enter the correct address in the VISA resource for the initialization function. Wire your error lines to an indicator so you can see if anything goes wrong. See this thread for some issues other folks fixed.

Hope this helps.

Note: you should have posted this to the Instrument Control board. This board is for NI instruments.

Message Edited by GovBob on 01-06-2010 05:34 PM

[hello man]

GovBob,

Thans a lot. I did establish a connection using the libraries, but I'm not sure why I still can't use the driver.

Best,

Ahmad

[GovBob]

"I'm not sure why I still can't use the driver."

Did you enable Tulip support? Is this a 8753ES and not a 8753SE as you stated? Are you getting an error message? Can you post the code you are trying? Did you use the correct address?

[Elpadrino]

GovBob,

I just enabled the Tulip support, and the driver is working fine. Thanks a lot!

Best,

Ahmad